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STARLINK-32427 (61848)
COSPAR: 2024-202D | Alt Name: Starlink 32427
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 7, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61848
International Designator
2024-202D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:33:42 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
201.42°
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Argument of Perigee
269.62°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-32427
Alternative Name
Starlink 32427
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 61848U 24202D 26200.69007409 -.00000418 00000+0 -56637-5 0 9998
2 61848 43.0009 201.4249 0001060 269.6248 90.4482 15.27577850 95649
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-32427 satellite, also known as Starlink 32427, is a communication spacecraft manufactured by SPXS and launched on November 7, 2024, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and has a span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg, and it was launched with a total mass of 730 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Power generation comes from solar arrays complemented by batteries, while its propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters to maintain orbit. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration and it operates in the Starlink Group 6-77-04 constellation under the ownership of SPXS.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
4.1
Span
29
Dry Mass
700
Launch Mass
730
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-77-04
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2M
Configuration
Starlink v2 Mini
Motor
Argon ion thrusters
Equipment
Ku/Ka/E-band payload, optical inter-satellite link
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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